KEEPING THE VALLEY SPECIAL
In this section:
Natural Assets
A Living Landscape
Cultural Heritage
Sense of Place
Learning Landscapes
Planning & Management
Landscape Character Assessment
Landscape Character Areas
Landscape Description Units
Management Plan 2009-2014
South West Protected Landscapes Forum
The Tamar Valley is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - an AONB. The primary aim of an AONB is to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the landscape whilst recognising the needs of the local community and economy.
In other words, the AONB is there to help protect the wildlife and landscape as well as archaeological, architectural and other important features of the area.
Mining in the Tamar Valley represents one of the world's longest histories of industrial heritage conservation and in 2006 the area was awarded World Heritage Status.
The Tamar Valley AONB Management Plan forms a management strategy for the area from 2004 - 2009. It has been developed through extensive consultation with a wide range of agencies, organisations and individuals who live and work in the area. All AONBs have to produce these Plans in order to demonstrate how these protected landscapes can be conserved and enhanced.
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